Honavar
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Honavar (also Honnavar) (होन्नावर) is a port town and tahsil in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It is part of Konkan region.
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History
Honnavar is a port town in Coastal Karnataka known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The port hosted foreign traders from the Arab world, as well as later from European countries such as Portugal, England and the Netherlands. The 14th century Moroccan traveler Ibn Batutta stopped in the port during his voyage.[1]
Portuguese Rule: During the Portuguese domination a Fortress was built in the 16th century to protect trade in the Indian Ocean. Later in the 18th the English built warehouses at the port.[2]
Places of interest
- Idagunji is an important place of worship in Uttara Kannada district. Idagunji has an ancient temple to Lord Ganesha constructed by Narada.
- Karikaanamma is a temple to Goddess Kali in Honavar taluk. The temple is on the Western Ghats.
- Apsarkonda is a waterfall in the midst of hillocks near Honavar.
- Sharavati river is one of the main attractions of Honavar. The river joins the Arabian Sea at Honnavar. While joining the sea, the river has created some islands.
- Colonel Hill Pillar is a place of interest in Honavar. It is a 30-meter tall column on the top of a hillock by the side of N-H 17. This column was installed in memory of Colonel Hill on 20 January 1845. It was set up by the 14th Madras Native Infantry at the instance of the East India Company in honour of Col. Hill who died at Gersoppa while commanding the Mysore Division.
- Ramtirth is another beautiful location in Honnavar. It is on the Honavar-Chandavar road about 3 km away. This pushkarini or water tank which is 50 steps below the ground level is very spacious. The water from a height falls into the tank from two points called Ramathirtha and Laxmanthirtha. According to local traditions, Sri Rama, Sita and Laxman had a holy dip in the tank during their exile.
- Kasarkod beach is a tourist attraction of Honnavar. It is about 2 km from Honnavar, it is about 5 km long and attracts thousands of tourists every day. It is one of the 12 beaches in India which are shortlisted by Environmental Ministry for the prestigious Blue Flag certification.[3]
- Keppa Jog is a smaller version of Jog Falls. It is situated deep in the hearts of Gerusoppa, which is a hilly village in Honnavar Taluk.
- Basavaraja Durga is a fortified spot is a 19 hectare island in the Arabian Sea. It is 3 km from the Sharavathi Sea Mouth and can be reached by boat. The fort was constructed during the Vijayanagara rule. In 1690, the Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayak captured it and named it Basavarajadurga in memory of the Keladi Prince Basavaraja.
1. Adekekuli, 2. Adkar, 3. Adukal, 4. Anilgod, 5. Apsarkonda, 6. Arolli Mundagod, 7. Ashikeri, 8. Aunsalli, 9. Balemet, 10. Balkur, 11. Begodi, 12. Beranki, 13. Berolli, 14. Birangod, 15. Chandavar, 16. Chikkankod, 17. Dabbod, 18. Duggur, 19. Gudemakki, 20. Gunavante, 21. Gundabala, 22. Hadgeri, 23. Hadikal, 24. Hadinbal, 25. Haldipur, 26. Hanehallikabbinahakkal , 27. Heggar, 28. Herali, 29. Herangadi, 30. Heravali, 31. Hinnur , 32. Hirebail, 33. Hodke Shiroor, 34. Hosad, 35. Hosakuli, 36. Hosapatna, 37. Hosgod, 38. Hulegar, 39. Jalwal Karki, 40. Jalwalli, 41. Janna Kadkal, 42. Kadle, 43. Kadnir, 44. Kadtoka, 45. Kakurve, 46. Kankichitta, 47. Karki, 48. Kasarkod, 49. Kekkar, 50. Kelgin Idgunji, 51. Kelgin Mannige, 52. Kelgina Mudkani, 53. Kelginoor, 54. Kervalli, 55. Khandodi, 56. Kharwa, 57. Kodani, 58. Koodla, 59. Kota, 60. Kuchodi, 61. Kudrige, 62. Kulakod , 63. Madageri, 64. Magod, 65. Mahime, 66. Malkod, 67. Mallapur, 68. Mandalakurve, 69. Manki, 70. Mavinkurva, 71. Melin Idgunji, 72. Melin Mannige, 73. Melinamudkani, 74. Molkod, 75. Mugwa, 76. Mutta, 77. Nagarabastikeri, 78. Nagre, 79. Navilgone, 80. Nilkod, 81. Nirwattikodla, 82. Padukuli, 83. Pavinakurve, 84. Salkod, 85. Sampolli, 86. Saralagi, 87. Shirkur, 88. Sulebil, 89. Talgod, 90. Tumbebeela, 91. Tumbolli, 92. Upponi, 93. Vandoor,
होन्नावर परिचय
होन्नावर भारत के कर्नाटक राज्य के उत्तर कन्नड़ ज़िले में स्थित एक नगर व बंदरगाह है। यह ज़िले में तालुक का दर्जा रखता है। होन्नावर अरब सागर से तटस्थ है।
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References
- ↑ Ross E. Dunn; University Ross E Dunn (2005). The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveler of the Fourteenth Century. University of California Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-520-24385-9.
- ↑ Naik, B. Shreedhara (2008). "European Trade and Politics in Medieval South Canara". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 69: 361–372.
- ↑ "12 beaches across India to contest for 'Blue Flag' certification". Deccan Herald. 16 July 2019.